The IRS Has Issued a Whopping $145 Billion in Tax Refunds

How IRS Tax Refunds Will Be Impacted by Mass Layoffs
The layoffs, which have been directed by the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by billionaire and "special government employee" Elon Musk, have sparked concerns among experts who fear that the IRS won't be able to process Americans' tax refunds as quickly as usual this year.
Average tax refunds so far in 2025 are up 7.5% but IRS still receiving fewer early returns
The IRS has issued more than 29.6 million individual income tax refunds through Feb. 21, up 2.3% from a year ago.
The IRS Has Issued a Whopping $145 Billion in Tax Refunds so Far
How many tax returns has the IRS processed so far in 2025? On Friday, the IRS released statistics comparing its progress through the sixth week of tax season 2024 (ending March 8,
IRS Says Americans Haven't Claimed $1 Billion in Refunds: Here's Who's Eligible
To claim the money, Americans need to fill out Form 1040, which is otherwise known as the federal income tax return, for 2021. The IRS estimates that the median refund amount is $781 for 2021, but other credits like the Recovery Rebate Credit are also available.
Time is running out for taxpayers to claim $1B in refunds from 2021
The IRS is warning that $1 billion in unclaimed 2021 tax refunds remain because about 1 million taxpayers haven't filed tax return for that tax year as an April 15 deadline looms.
$1 billion in unclaimed tax refunds to expire soon: How to claim your money
Alabamians who haven’t claimed their tax returns from 2021 will lose them if they don’t act before tax time this year. An estimated 18,100 Alabamians who did not file their form 1040 federal tax return for 2021 have a little more than a month to file before the refunds expire at the three-year mark.
IRS Gives Tax Refund Update as Over $100B Returned
According to the latest data from the IRS, $102.253 billion has been refunded to taxpayers so far this filing season, which began on January 27. The amount taxpayers are getting has increased too. The average refund amount has increased from $3,213 in 2024 to $3,453—a boost of $240.
IRS holding $1 billion in unclaimed money
The IRS is holding over $1 billion in unclaimed 2021 tax refunds. The deadline to submit your return is April 15.
Unclaimed IRS refunds: Over $1 billion awaits taxpayers
The IRS has announced that over $1 billion in tax refunds from the 2021 fiscal year remain unclaimed. With a deadline looming in 2025, eligible taxpayers still have a chance to claim their refunds. Discover who stands to gain the most and why some missed out on their refunds.
IRS Issues Advise on How Millions Can File Tax Returns for Free
More than 30 million taxpayers across the country are eligible to file their federal tax returns completely free-of-charge this year using Direct File, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has said. Tax season is underway, with the IRS currently accepting payments and returns for 2024. The deadline to file is April 15.
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